Normally, Boston Bruins players hand autographed jerseys to season ticket holders after a home game as part of a “Shirt Off Their Backs” promotion. This time around, Bruins fans inspired the team to make another great gesture in wake of the Boston Marathon Tragedies, as players presented those game-used sweaters to first responders following Sunday’s 3-0 win against the Florida Panthers instead:
Here’s a quick gallery of photos from that post-game ceremony, via Getty:
The Bruins and fellow teams respond to the tragedy
“Sweet Caroline” at Madison Square Garden
Bruins, Penguins tip their caps to Boston